Course Description

Course Description for PhD in Materials Science and Engineering  

1. MScE7010: Basic principles in Materials Science and Engineering (2 ECTS). Introduction to fundamental principles of materials science, including atomic structure, crystal structures, and material properties, focusing on metals, ceramics, and polymers.
2. MScE7011: Basic principles in Materials Science Chemistry (2 ECTS). Overview of chemical bonding, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, and organic/inorganic chemistry fundamentals essential for understanding material properties and reactions in engineering contexts.
3. MScE7012: Basic principles in Materials Science Modelling (2 ECTS). Basics of computational modelling in materials science, emphasizing numerical methods, simulation techniques, and computer-aided problem-solving in engineering applications.
4. MScE7013: Basic principles in Materials Science and Processing (2 ECTS). Fundamental processing techniques in materials science, covering physical, chemical, and electrochemical methods for material extraction, refining, and manufacturing processes.
5. MScE7014: Basic principles in Materials Science Solid State (2 ECTS).  Solid-state materials science, focusing on crystal structures, electron behavior, and advanced materials like semiconductors and dielectric solids.
6. MScE7015: Basic principles in Materials Science Characterization (2 ECTS). Techniques for characterizing materials, including microscopy, spectroscopy, and X-ray analysis, essential for understanding material composition, structure, and properties.
7. MScE8021: Electrochemical methods (5 ECTS). Electrochemical methods in materials science, focusing on reactions, transport, and analysis techniques like voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.
8. MScE8022: Characterization techniques (5 ECTS). Comprehensive study of materials characterization techniques, including electron microscopy, spectroscopy, and X-ray methods, to analyze material properties at various scales.
9. MScE8023: Materials bonding and reactivity (5 ECTS).  Exploration of materials bonding and reactivity, including reaction mechanisms, photochemistry, and redox processes, crucial for advanced materials development.
10. MScE8031: Micro and Nano-systems (4 ECTS). Examination of micro and nano-systems, focusing on quantum phenomena, energy conversion, and simulation at microscopic and nanoscopic scales.
11. MScE8032: Science & Engineering of nanomaterials (4 ECTS). Study of nanomaterials’ properties and applications, emphasizing synthesis, characterization, and their roles in modern engineering and technology.
12. MScE8033: Materials for Energy Conversion (5 ECTS). Materials for energy conversion, exploring the design, development, and application of materials in renewable energy systems and efficient energy storage.
13. MScE8011: Scientific communication (3 ECTS). Scientific communication skills, covering manuscript writing, presentations, and communication strategies tailored for academia and industry.
14. MScE8012: Grant writing (3 ECTS). Essentials of grant writing, focusing on developing compelling research proposals, understanding funding processes, and scientific communication for securing research funding.
15. MScE8013: Research Planning (3 ECTS). Research planning methodologies, emphasizing project design, literature review, data analysis, and manuscript preparation for scientific research.
16. MScE8151: Electrochemical Energy Sources (4 ECTS). Electrochemical energy sources, studying batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors, focusing on their design, function, and applications.
17. MScE8152: Super-capacitors (4 ECTS). Study of supercapacitors, focusing on their design, performance, and application in energy storage systems.
18. MScE8153: Applied Superconductivity (4 ECTS). Applied superconductivity, covering principles, materials, and applications in modern technology, particularly in energy and electronics.
19. MScE8161: Programming and modelling (4 ECTS).  Programming and modelling techniques in materials science, focusing on computational approaches to solve engineering problems.
20. MScE8162: Nano-biotechnology (4 ECTS).  Nano-biotechnology, exploring the intersection of nanotechnology and biology, focusing on biosensors and nano-scale materials in medical applications.
21. MScE8163: Biosensors (4 ECTS). Biosensors, covering the design, development, and application of sensor technologies at the molecular level for medical and environmental monitoring.
22. MScE8171: Smart Materials (4 ECTS).  Smart materials, exploring materials that respond to environmental stimuli, with applications in advanced engineering and technology solutions.
23. MScE8172: Atomic arrangements in solids (4 ECTS). Atomic arrangements in solids, focusing on crystal structure, defects, and their impact on material properties and applications.
24. MScE9051: Research project (12 ECTS). Research project; a capstone experience involving original research in materials science, focusing on experimental, theoretical, or computational investigations.